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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.64, 2,180.40 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.64, 2,180.40 and 427.64 is: 641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.64 : 2,180.40 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.64/2,180.40 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.64x = 2,180.40 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.64x = 932,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,415.35/1,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.44

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